Hardware Engineer

Howard County, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a full-time position and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.

2HB Incorporated is seeking a System Adminstrator to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction MD.

Hardware Engineer is a critical role responsible for designing installing and testing RF systems with a focus on SATCOM components and devices operating in various frequency bands including but not limited to C-band X-band Ku-band Ka-band and Q/V-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design installation and test and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our RF systems from design to deployment and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet user requirements. The following are the primary functions of the position:

RF Design and Design install and test RF/SATCOM hardware (C X Ku Ka Q/Vband) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation ionospheric scintillation rainfade and polarizationmismatch effects.
Conduct site surveys climb antennas rack and align hardware and operate earthterminal control consoles to establish and maintain wideband and satellite communication links.
Perform preventive scheduled and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot onthespot malfunctions; apply antijamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures.
Use Keysight PNAX FieldFox SpecA signal generators oscilloscopes and BER testers to measure Sparameters P1dB TOI NF phasenoise groupdelay and perform nonlinear analysis (IMD spectral regrowth).
Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings block diagrams schematics and technical design packages;
Prepare engineering plans asbuilt documentation test reports and maintenance records; coordinate with crossfunctional teams (system architects PMs test sites).
Travel upto15% worldwide to support installations testing and maintenance in remote or austere environments.

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
Handson proficiency with Keysight PNAX FieldFox SpecA RF signal generators spectrum/network analyzers oscilloscopes and BER testers.
Experience developing preventivemaintenance schedules conducting equipment inspections and authoring safetyrule documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports engineering plans and briefing packages for multiservice audiences.
Proven problemsolving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware analyzing data printouts implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams supervise maintenance activities and train site personnel.
Ability to carry equipment climb antennas and rack hardware.
Knowledgeable of RF design installation and test with a focus on SATCOM systems.
Travel up to 15% worldwide.

Desired
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
Handson proficiency with Keysight PNAX FieldFox SpecA RF signal generators spectrum/network analyzers oscilloscopes and BER testers.
Expertise in AutoCAD Visio (or equivalent) for creating schematics block diagrams and layout drawings.
Strong ability to perform antennapattern G/T and linkbudget analyses that incorporate rainfade pointingerror and polarizationmismatch considerations.
Knowledge of RF distribution RF Switching low power amplifiers power supplies and BITE solutions.
Programming/scripting skills in Python or VBA for instrument control data acquisition and API integration (e.g. automating PNAX measurements).
Experience developing preventivemaintenance schedules conducting equipment inspections and authoring safetyrule documentation; familiar with Air Force Army Navy and joint maintenance management procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports engineering plans and briefing packages for multiservice audiences.
Proven problemsolving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware analyzing data printouts and implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams supervise maintenance activities and train site personnel.
Commitment to continuous learning; staying current with emerging SATCOM technologies standards and communication techniques (ie. 5G frequency reuse etc.)

This is a full-time position and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.

Required Experience:

This is a full-time position and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.2HB Incorporated is seeking a System Adminstrator to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction MD.Hardware Engineer is a critical role responsible for designing installing and testing RF systems with a focu...

This is a full-time position and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.

2HB Incorporated is seeking a System Adminstrator to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction MD.